State police received a 911 call at 8:45 a.m. from the victim, who said he was assaulted at the Pilot Truck stop. The victim said an argument started after he splashed a man with water. Ronald Smith Sr., 52, of Panama City, Fla., allegedly pulled out a knife.

Troopers searched the area outside the truck stop where tractor-trailers were parked and located Smith.

He was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and is expected to be arraigned in Dudley District Court later Thursday.

The victim, a 64-year-old man from Miramar, Fla., was not injured, police said.